After COVID Outbreak at New Jersey State Prison, Prisoners Fear “The Dungeon”
To avoid being sent to the infamous quarantine wing, some men have used water to elicit negative tests.
Ramadan Is Therapy For Prison Despair
Every year during the Islamic Holy Month, I detach from the brutalities of incarceration.
New Jersey State Prison Returning to Normal Operations
Prisons gradually reintroduce religious services, education programs and visitation.
Tackling a Huge Taboo: Sexual Desire Behind Bars
On the outside, most discussions about incarceration and sexual desire are limited to exploitative “reality” shows, violent movies and terrible jokes about homosexuality and prison rape. But like all humans, we deserve some semblance of dignity.
The Problem With Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Trying to find purpose and hope when life feels meaningless.